Word for the Day
A practice of gratitude is not about dismissing sadness, anger, fear, or confusion. Rather, it offers us the opportunity to see that we often experience multiple feelings at once; to welcome joy into the same places where we hold grief; to turn our attention to what is quietly growing and breathing day by day, which, to our possible surprise, includes ourselves.
Kristin Lin
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Word for the Day as a Daily Practice
Stop
Take a deep breath and allow yourself to become truly present.
Look
Savor the quote and read it several times, contemplating its meaning and any thoughts or feelings that arise. What resonates? What possibilities does the quote inspire?
Go
Allow your reflection to inform how you approach the rest of the day. You might even share quotes with others to spark meaningful conversation.